Evaluation of the Effects of Greenhouse Gases on Temperature Change in Kaduna State

In this research work, the Evaluation of the effects of greenhouse gasses on temperature change in Kaduna State was determined. The concentration of carbon dioxide (CO2) and Methane (CH4) was measured using Air quality monitor, methanometer and aeroqual series 500 gas meter. Accumulation of greenhouse gasses in the earth lower atmosphere pose significant danger to the environment and human health. Environment polluted by greenhouse gasses experience unpredictable climatic condition and rising temperature. The ozone layer is also affected by this toxic gasses from automobiles and industries. Highly vehicular and industrial areas were selected for the experiments. The experimental sites were Mando Motor Park, Nnamdi Azikiwe Express Way, Kawo Motor Park, Levintis Roundabout, Stadium Roundabout Kaduna, Kakuri Industrial Area Kaduna, Kongo Road Motor Park Zaria, Kafanchan Parking Garage, Command Junction Kaduna and Television Garage Kaduna. The major gasses detected during experiment were methane and carbon dioxide. The results obtained for both CO2 and CH4 were above safety limit of exposure when compared with Occupational Safety and Health Administration Standard (OSHA) and the Institute of Occupational Safety and Health United State of America. The maximum concentration recorded for CO2 and CH4 were 15100ppm and 1800ppm and the minimum concentration were 10500ppm and 950ppm respectively. The results obtained from most of the experimental sites were above 10000ppm for CO2 and 1000ppm for CH4 which are above the safe exposure limit according OSHA and NIOSH standard